What is Product Liability?
Product liability refers to the accountability of a merchant, business, or manufacturer for bodily injury or property damage caused by a defect in their product.
According to the Legal Information Institute (LII) at Cornell Law School, product liability is defined as “the legal liability of manufacturers, distributors, and sellers to compensate consumers, users, and bystanders for damages or injuries caused by defective products.” As such, the term refers to the legal responsibility of manufacturers, retailers, and other parties involved in the supply chain for injuries or damages caused by defective or unsafe products. It encompasses the legal principles and rules governing liability for products that fail to meet safety standards or perform as expected, resulting in harm to consumers or users.
Product defects that may give rise to product liability can induce design, manufacturing, or labeling defects. Navigating product liability for such defective products involves proving that a product was defective, establishing causation between the defect and the injury, and demonstrating damages suffered by the plaintiff. Legal remedies may include compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and punitive damages in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.
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Erie Product Liability Lawyer
As consumers, we purchase goods that are supposed to make our lives easier and better. Unfortunately, when a defective product causes injury, you need to know your financial recovery options. If dangerous products injure you or a loved one, call the Erie product liability lawyers of Munley Law.
For over 60 years, Munley Law has represented injury victims in product liability claims who seek fair compensation for their injuries. Call Munley Law for a no-obligation, free consultation.
What Is a Product Liability Case?
Product liability law allows an injured party to take legal action if they encounter a defective product. Product liability cases are often classified under strict liability, meaning that even if the defendant did not have intent or knowledge of the alleged harm, they can still be held liable.
A product liability claim can fall under one of four categories. […]
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Personal Injury Glossary Terms
This glossary provides a quick-access resource for looking up definitions of terms you will likely encounter while seeking compensation.
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Accident Report — A detailed official record of an incident created on-site by an authority figure such as a police officer or hospital staff member.
Act of God — An unforeseen event caused by natural forces without human involvement that couldn’t have been prevented with reasonable care, […]
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How Reading’s Roadway Infrastructure Influences Truck Accidents
Truck accidents in Reading can happen suddenly and unpredictably; therefore, it is vitally important to have the support and advice of an experienced Reading truck accident attorney. Munley Law is familiar with Reading’s road system and how its unique traffic characteristics may contribute to accidents; they are therefore equipped to offer legal support and guidance to anyone affected by truck crashes in this unique urban environment.
What Sets Reading’s Roadways Apart?
Reading, Pennsylvania, is a key transportation hub with an intricate network of highways and roads essential to local and regional traffic. This part of Reading stands out for its distinct geography and history, and it also has an intricate road infrastructure.
Reading’s main road system is marked by significant arteries such as U.S. Route 222 and Penn Street Bridge, which facilitate heavy commuter and commercial traffic flows. U.S. Route 422 connects Reading with major cities such as Philadelphia and Harrisburg while also carrying heavy truck loads, […]
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Marion Munley Named to Top 10 2024 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers List
Munley Law is pleased to announce that truck accident lawyer Marion Munley has been included in the Top 10 Super Lawyers in Pennsylvania, the Top 100 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, and the Top 50 Women Pennsylvania Super Lawyers lists in the 2024 edition of Pennsylvania Super Lawyers.
This is the second year that Marion, consistently selected to the list of Pennsylvania Super Lawyers for the past 21 years, has been featured in the Top 10 Super Lawyers in Pennsylvania. She was named to the Top 100 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list in 2022 and 2023.
Marion is widely recognized as one of the most prominent and respected personal injury lawyers in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. She has won many multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts for injury clients throughout the United States, including one of the largest truck accident settlements in history. She is triple board certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in Civil Trial Law, […]
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How Can An Easton Truck Accident Lawyer Help With My Case?
If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a truck accident, it helps to have an experienced truck accident attorney in your corner. An Easton truck accident lawyer from Munley Law can help your case in several ways.
A truck accident is often more catastrophic and traumatic due to the sheer size and mass of large commercial trucks, and it is also more legally complex to litigate.
Here’s how:
- Calculating Damages: Munley Law attorneys have over 60 years of experience calculating damages, including current and future medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We work with top PA medical experts and financial professionals to ensure all relevant costs, including future medical treatments and ongoing care, are accounted for.
- Maximizing Your Settlement: Munley Law attorneys are skilled negotiators who will aggressively advocate for your rights during settlement negotiations with insurance companies. […]
